• Spreading the concepts of freedom, peace, and democracy through friendship and education.

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Locust Valley, NY – 40° 52′ 32″ N / 73° 35′ 49″ W

Sainte-Mère-Église, France 49°24′32″N 1°19′05″W

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Our Curriculum

Fostering a civics mindset in the next generation

Today, Operation Democracy has refocused its mission: fostering peace through global relations while educating a new generation of American students about war, peace, patriotism, and the true cost of freedom. Two generations removed from the Greatest Generation, our youth must reconnect with history and understand the sacrifices made to secure the liberties they enjoy today.

Operation Democracy offers a robust curriculum and program suite that aligns seamlessly with New York State standards and graduation requirements in civics. Our flagship initiatives: Civics Summit, Flags for Freedom, and Lessons from Normandy, are engaging public school districts across the state, bringing history to life in classrooms and shaping informed, civic-minded citizens.

By bridging past and present, Operation Democracy ensures that the legacy of those who fought for freedom endures, inspiring future generations to value peace, honor sacrifice, and cherish democracy.  Join us in our mission to educate, commemorate, and uphold the principles that define us as a nation.

Guiding Principles: We aim to bring together the principles of our rights and responsibilities as citizens. Teaching students to foster their critical thinking skills, empowering them to discern information, and making informed decisions about their government and Republic is the single most important role that an educational institution has today. These skills will prepare them to live as productive citizens of both the United States and the global community.

In the Press

Media Coverage of our Education Initiatives

Short Documentaries

Featuring our Education Initiatives

Global Service Institute at Long Island University’s coverage of Locust Valley HS students at the 80th Anniversary of D-Day in France

News12 Long Island’s coverage of the 2023 Remembrance Bowl

Locust Valley High School Film and TV Club’s coverage of the Remembrance Bowl at LV Homecoming 2023

The Remembrance Project | Locust Valley Central School District, NY – September 2023

Goals of Operation Democracy

  1. To strengthen the historic and necessary bonds of friendship between France and the United States of America through significant educational projects that will deepen our commitments to student understanding of our Freedom and Democracy and Ethical Leadership.
  2. To make all of us aware that whether we like it or not, we are all ambassadors and diplomats.  We must embrace this responsibility by choosing to be and educating ourselves to be good ambassadors and good diplomats. What each of us does matters.
  3. To honor our veterans in our vow to never forget.

Your 100% tax-deductible donation to Operation Democracy helps ensure the next generations will understand the costs of our freedom and democracy and the imperative to be vigilant in defense of our Western Civilization.

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